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Our helpful fit experts will pair you with the right contour bra so you can feel confident and cute.
If you’re looking for the ultimate bra for everyday wear, look no further than the contour bra. This easy to wear style is great for a natural look, and it’s also super comfortable. But, it’s a bra style that often gets confused with its sister styles, so we’re here to tell you everything you need to know because we think there should be space in every woman's top drawer for a contour bra.
What is a contour bra?
Before we dive into it, let’s go back to basics. If you’re unfamiliar with the contour bra, you may have heard of a moulded cup bra, which is essentially the same thing. Contour bras almost always have underwired support, which is not necessarily the case for all moulded cup bras. It’s designed to enhance your curves by sculpting your breasts for a symmetrical, rounded shape. . A good contour bra should provide you with a natural lift, and it’s designed with a layer of padding in the cup. This makes this style perfect for everyday wear.
What is the difference between a contour bra and a push-up bra?
You might be asking, is a push-up and a contour bra the same thing? And, you’re not alone! Essentially, a push-up bra is designed to have significant padding at the bottom of the cup; this pushes your breasts upwards and increasescup size. On the other hand, a contour bra has a light, even layer of padding that provides natural shaping, modesty, and smoothing support. Essentially, if you’re looking for security and shaping but don’t want to increase the look of your bust, the contour bra is perfect for you. But, you might want to keep the push-up bra for special occasions and opt for the trusted contour bra for daily wear.
What is the difference between a contour bra and a t-shirt bra?
There is often confusion around the contour bra being the same thing as a t-shirt bra. While it’s not uncommon for a contour bra to also be a t-shirt bra, a t-shirt bra isn’t always a contour bra. Essentially, a contour bra is defined by its moulded cups, but they also come in many different styles to suit different breast shapes and outfit benefits, including t-shirt, balconette, plunge styles.
Let’s set the record straight
It’s a common misconception that contour bras increase the size of your bust. It has come to our attention that many women with a larger bust have been avoiding the contour bra because of the light padding in the cups. In reality, contour bra cups provide natural shaping and structure to our breasts, making them look more symmetrical and rounded. This is actually a great style for women with larger breasts.
Who should wear a contour bra?
The underwire support and lightweight moulded cups in a contour bra makes this style perfect for ladies with a larger bust. It offers the support you need without exaggerating the appearance of the bust. So, if you’re someone who avoids the push-up bra because you don’t want your breasts to appear any bigger, the contour bra might just be the solution.
But, this bra style isn’t just for women with bigger breasts! Women with smaller breasts and even assymetrical breasts also love this bra type because of the natural shaping and lift it provides. This is a great choice for women of all shapes and sizes, so why not give it a try? It might just become your new go-to bra style. .
When can you wear a contour bra?
The light padding of a contour bra makes this style super comfortable, which makes this a dreamy style for everyday wear. It’s perfect for wearing under a t-shirt or sheer shirt due to the seamless moulded cups. It’s also super versatile and can be worn with almost any outfit, so this is definitely a staple style of lingerie.
Contour bra solutions available at Bendon:
Contour bra solutions available at Bendon:
Bendon Body Contour Bra
If you're after a smooth and refined look, the Bendon Body Seamfree Contour Bra.
What You'll Love about this Bra:
- Lightweight contour foam cup that shapes and supports the bust
- Seam-free fabric backs for a comfortable flexible finish underneath your clothes
- Our smooth stitch-free neckline will create a flat seamless finish underneath your clothes
- Straps are fully adjustable, letting you fit it to your body perfectly
- Multiway hooks on straps allow you to easily alternate between cross-over or straight straps
- Four hook closure options for additional fitting choices around the back
Perfect Lines Contour Bra
Combining fashion and function, the Perfect Lines Contour Bra is strikingly modern White colour that looks and feels amazing.
What You'll Love
- Ultralight contour cup, with diamond pattern design, provides support without the bulk
- Inner cup sling provides support and forward projection
- Back is reinforced with power mesh for ultimate support
- Specially designed underwire provides superior support
- Soft finish wide straps made with lightweight foam offering extra support and comfort
- Straps are adjustable from the shoulder, letting you fit it to your body perfectly
- We’ve added wider hooks and straps for larger cup sizes, ensuring a comfortable, supportive fit
How to ensure your contour bra fits correctly
Found the perfect contour bra for you, but wondering how it’s supposed to fit? The key to getting a contour bra to fit property is to ensure the padding doesn’t put pressure on your breasts. You should feel comfortable, and the material should be flat against your bust. And, remember that the centre gore should be flat at the centre of your ribcage. If you’re still unsure about sizing, pop into your local Bendon store for a complimentary bra fitting. Alternatively, check out our online size guide.
Shop contour bra solutions Bendon
So, there you have it, everything you need to know about contour bras. If you’re raring to go, shop contour bras available at Bendon. If you are still unsure about what one you should choose, reach out to our team on live chat. We love helping our lovely customers find the perfect match.